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what are caries and describe their 2 classes
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cavities in dogs and cats
class I -pits and fissures on occlusal surfaces of teeth class V -occur on buccal and labial surfaces |
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describe the 6 classes of fractures
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class 1
-chip and loss of enamle class 2 -enamel and dentin chipped but no dmg to pulp chamber class 2b -fracture extends below gumline but no damage to pulp chamber class 3 -fracture penetrates enamel, dentin and pulp chamber class 3b -fracture penetrates enamel, dentin and pulp chamber but extends below gumline class 4 -involves the root -tooth is usually mobile |
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what is a slab fracture
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-usually premolars
-results from the force that is placed on a very small area of the tooth when the patient bites down -fractures enamel, dentin, exposing pulp chamber |
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what is a luxation
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partial displacement of tooth from the socket
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what is an avulsion
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complete displacement of the tooth from the socket
-tooth must be replaced immediately and requires splinting and tooth therapy |
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oronasal fistula
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result from an advanced periodontal disease on the inside of the canines
-plate of bone between the k9 and nasal cavity breaks down |
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what is a granuloma
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-result from periodontal disease or other irritation
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gingival hyperplasia
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proliferation of gingival cells, pocket formation and periodontal disease
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malignant melanoma
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-locally invasive and highly metastatic
-appear darkly pigmented or non pigmented -loose teeth caused by involvment of bone -reocurrence is common |
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fibrosarcoma
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fleshy, protruding firm masses that are sometimes friable
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